~ FEATURE ARTICLE - SOAP SUDS AWARDS VOTING
~ POLL OF THE WEEK - MUSIC TO YOUR EARS?
~ FANS SPEAK OUT - ALCOHOL USE ON 90210

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SOAP SUDS DAYTIME AWARDS VOTING BOOTH 2000
Soap Suds Awards 2000 voting booth is now open. Cast your vote and choose the winners in this fan run contest!
http://soaps.about.com/library/weekly/aa040700a.htm

(AOL users: scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for AOL-friendly, clickable links.)

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POLL OF THE WEEK: INTERACTIVE SOAP WEBSITES?
http://soaps.about.com/library/news/blpoll_32.htm

PREVIOUS POLL: WOULD YOU WATCH SOAP OPERAS ONLINE?
http://soaps.about.com/library/news/blpoll_31.htm

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SOAP OPERA HOW TO'S
Have you ever wanted to learn how to write an update, set up your own mailing list, start a fan newsgroup? Check out these 10 how to articles covering those topics and more!
http://soaps.about.com/library/bl_howto.htm

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SOAP OPERA WHEEL OF WORDS
This week features a new set of 10 puzzles. All puzzles are based on general soap opera phrases!
http://soaps.about.com/library/blwheelofsoaps.htm

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27TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMYS
The nominees are out for this years Daytime Emmy Awards!
http://soaps.about.com/library/blemmy2000.htm

16TH ANNUAL SOAP OPERA AWARDS
The awards have aired and we have the list of winners chosen by Soap Opera Digest readers.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blsodawards99.htm

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SOAP SUDS DAILY
Your *free* daily dose of soap opera news and information. Updated daily with VCR alerts, hot links, and news. This page also links you directly to recaps for the daytime shows, spoilers, and much more.

(Here's a sample of the news you'll find each day)

AS THE WORLD TURNS
-Scott DeFreitas fans, don't worry about his recent departure. He's just taking some time off his role as Andy, to enjoy the arrival of his new son.

BEVERLY HILLS 90210
-Jason Priestley was recently sentenced to five days in jail for a misdemeanor drunken driving charge.

BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
-The Bold and the Beautiful Fan Club Luncheon will be held on August 26, 2000 in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. For more information call: 323-575-4133.

PARTY OF FIVE
-The countdown is on...only 5 episodes remaining until the end.

PASSIONS
-Marita de Leon, ex-Joannie Y&R, has been cast in the recurring role of Tina Alvarez. She'll first air May 2.

PORT CHARLES
-Mitch Longley has left the role of Matt. He filmed his last scenes earlier this month and will last air around Easter.

YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
-Lauren Woodland is taking over the role of Brittany beginning April 7.

To make sure you get ALL of the most current soap opera news visit Soap Suds Daily.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blnewsuds.htm

SOAP OPERA UPDATES
Fan written daily and weekly updates for some of our favorite soap operas.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blshowupdates.htm

------------------ Fans Speak Out ------------------

Passions: SETTING A BAD EXAMPLE FOR TEENS?
Since a lot of teens watch the show (this is just my opinion), TPTB need to show them in school, and not have Kay so obsessed with sex and deceit. I know it's just a soap, and that's pretty much a staple of all soaps, but Kay is a teenager, and trying to land a guy in bed by deceiving him shouldn't be portrayed by a teen." -MissyHOST
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=5040.9

ALCOHOL USE ON 90210
"Correct me if I'm wrong......but aren't David, Kelly, Donna and Dylan recovering addicts? I mean Dylan was doing heroin, Donna was into pills, Kelly was in rehab and David ( I can't remember....what his addiction is). Let's get real, how many recovering heroin addicts hang out in bars drinking booze and stay clean? " - WPBJAZZGIRL
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=5085

ATWT: POP GOES THE EMILY
"Boy, about the time you forget about Emily - there she pops up again. Boy, I just wanted to smack her face today when she wouldn't let Tom see Daniel. And when Margo and Tom talked about going after her, I was ALL for it...go, go, go!" - Rae
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=5080

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SOAP OPERAS COMMUNITY GUIDE
Find out the up-to-the minute lowdown on what's going on in our community. Keep up with our chat schedule, find out how many chatters our in the chat room, preview the most recent forum posts, free stuff, and more.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blcommunity.htm

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NBC'S PASSIONS - YOUR GUIDE
News, daily updates, spoilers, photos, links, polls, and more...all about Passions.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blpassions.htm

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Heather Arsenault
Soap Operas
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